I just watched the You Tube video of the ApiLift Master, which resembles a handtruck for hives but has a motorized lift. It really looked like a big help for a guy working on his own. There was even a model that was self propelled. These apparently are made in Germany. Has anyone used one of these? Are similar products available in the states? Thanks.

12-22-2010, 04:40 PM

Adrian Quiney WI

Re: ApiLift Master

I checked out the video. A related video came up "Thomas Braun Patented Beehive Lifter". He sounds like a US citizen - he has a lifter that doesn't use a motor. Perhaps someone on the forum knows who he is.

I was hoping for something like in video sherpa posted, something for outdoor use

01-01-2011, 11:46 AM

Brandy

Re: ApiLift Master

I'm also interested and curious if any of these are here in U.S.?? Did not notice any of the hand trucks mentioned in the other link with grippers that would apply to a hive vs. a barrel. Any help, ideas welcome.

01-01-2011, 12:48 PM

EastSideBuzz

Re: ApiLift Master

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sherpa1

It really looked like a big help for a guy working on his own. There was even a model that was self propelled. These apparently are made in Germany. Has anyone used one of these? Are similar products available in the states? Thanks.

I have tried to contact Liftmaster at info@apilift.de . Unfortunately on filling out the contact address information list with prompts in German, I can only guess what they want.

And when it indicates what country I am in it will not acept US as it is not on the list.

Any one have any suggestions on how to contact Liftmaster?

Walt

01-08-2011, 05:04 PM

slickbrightspear

Re: ApiLift Master

nice thread

04-27-2014, 08:19 AM

Bee Geek

Re: ApiLift Master

This thread was started a few years ago. Has anyone found a contact in the US for a one man cart type system selling here. I am looking for a way to be productive and save my back. I think there is a great market if it is affordable. The EZ Loader system that I see Ian uses is also remarkable, but costly and more than what I need now. Any one out there know of a supplier?

04-27-2014, 05:14 PM

tommyt

Re: ApiLift Master

I am in the early stages of building one for myself
I want big wheels for sand and soft soil
Big wheels should do better in different terrains
Until I do it, I won't swear to that.
It will be trial and error,
hopefully not too much error:rolleyes:

How much would anyone pay for the API lift that resembles a hand cart or hand truck
This one

Will you "demo" it for me a couple times?
How's late August work for you ?

04-28-2014, 01:48 PM

pihlpet

Re: ApiLift Master

I've been planning to build something for myself, too.

I think the hardest thing would be to construct something that is stable on little bumpyer surfaces also or maybe the trick is just finding the right balance-point.
I believe that my first "model" will be something really simple for moving beehives.
That seems clever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIS4i7_HQNQ

04-28-2014, 02:54 PM

Michael Bush

Re: ApiLift Master

>I think the hardest thing would be to construct something that is stable on little bumpyer surfaces

Large diameter wheels...

04-28-2014, 03:25 PM

My-smokepole

Re: ApiLift Master

I think if you double up per side wheel barrel tires. You should be good for any terrain.

04-28-2014, 04:01 PM

sqkcrk

Re: ApiLift Master

I wonder why that guy doesn't just get a ramp?

Motorized hand carts have been used in beekeeping for generations. I know a NY family that has been using them for decades. They are three wheelers for all terrain mobility.